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Practical answers about electric cars

Topics that the big comparison portals often skim over: law, taxes and the questions that only come up after you have decided to buy.

Wallbox in a rented flat or condominium: what can I ask for?

Is the landlord's consent required? What has changed for condominium ownership? The practical process, step by step.

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Tax benefits for electric cars by canton

Motor vehicle tax is a cantonal matter, and the discounts for electric cars differ widely. A comparison of the largest cantons.

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Bidirectional charging: what it offers and what it really costs

V2H and V2G in a reality check: which vehicles can already do it today, which devices are available in Switzerland and what is honestly still unclear.

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Comparing charging costs properly: at home, public, fast charging

Why the price per kilowatt-hour alone tells you little, and how to realistically estimate your personal charging costs.

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The best-selling electric cars in Switzerland 2026

The top 10 most registered models, as of January to September 2026, with the official figures from auto-schweiz.

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Smart charging: how electric cars can relieve the grid

What Swiss studies really show, and where a well-meant price incentive puts even more strain on the grid instead of relieving it.

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Charging connector types explained: Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO and more

Five connector names that are constantly mixed up, and what you actually need them for as a Swiss EV driver.

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What do electric cars really cost? Total cost per model

15 popular models in Switzerland calculated over 5 years, compared with a combustion car of the same class, with your own calculator.

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